Meloan DFA’ed

August 31, 2009by rob biertempfel

CINCINNATI – Right-hander John Meloan was designated for assignment to make room for Daniel McCutchen on the 40-man roster. Meloan was claimed off waivers from Tampa Bay’s organization on Aug. 12 and sent to Triple-A Indianapolis. Meloan is 0-0 with a 4.57 ERA in 41 games this season.

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